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How to Start Ice Climbing
The Gear You Need to Start Ice Climbing
How to Jump-Start a Dead Battery
This Test Proves How Essential Snow Tires Are in Winter
A Winter Emergency Kit for Any Driver
Traction Control, Explained
Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Partners
Truck Stuck? We Put Maxtrax to the Test and It Did Not Disappoint.
What’s the Best Way to Heat a Tent in Winter?
How to Cook Elk and Other Wild Game
The Updated Ford Ranger Can Handle All of Your Gear—and Any ϳԹ
Turkey and Campfires Is a Combo We’re Thankful For
Voice Mail Won’t Rescue You. This Advice Will.
Let’s Talk Layering
Turn Your Dog into a Proper ϳԹ Pup
The All-New Toyota Tundra, Reviewed
What to Know Before You Buy Your Next Sleeping Bag
Want to Camp Comfortably This Winter? Get a Canvas Tent.
How to Keep Your Gadgets Charged Outdoors
The Case for ATVs
How to Use a Car to Get Another Unstuck
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A few weeks ago, we showed you how to get a car unstuck yourself, using a shovel and traction aids. But what happens if you’ve gotten yourself so stuck that that method won’t work? Wes Siler is here to show you the safe way to use one vehicle to snatch another out of a sticky situation. The right gear is very important in these scenarios.The strap and shackles you see Siler using come in the . This fits any two-inch receiver, and you’ll also need . Front recovery points are trickier. You may find one in your vehicle’s tool kit that screws into a hole in the front bumper, but for some rigs, you may need to add them yourself. The best way to do that is splurging on an aftermarket bumper, .
